Your say

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By Dwain Duxson

Your say - This is a continuation of yesterday’s “Charity Idea” post. You can read it here. We had a pretty good response, with roughly 81 percent of people saying they would support something like this. See some of the replies here. 

Some of those who said yes:

Brilliant idea! The charity could set up a "shark tank" where potential young Farmers have to put forward a business plan that has to be approved in order to get the grant! The potential is endless.

"Common sense! Young and aspiring farmers are hugely deserving of real support from their peers - much more so than any charity! Particularly when we all know the ravages of the present banking system!!"

"Personally, I am a young person in Ag, and I think this is a fantastic idea! If I ever get going with my own enterprise, I would love to leave something behind to support someone who was passionate and keen and just didn't have the finances to make it happen."

The Farmers Club does the heavy lifting. Join to see how.

"Great idea. It's so hard to get started these days with high Land and Stock values."

"As a younger Farmer, as is my husband, who are both from large families who needed to sell their property or divide it up, so it's not completely viable to live off. We have always thought if our kids weren't interested, we would like to help people get into Agriculture as it's almost impossible as of the last 10 years with land going up so much so quickly."

"Great idea!! If it is rolled out like government grants/assistance… then keep politicians and so-called Agro leaders away from the framework!! I believe nothing should be for free…therefore have a minimal interest rate and clients reviewed regularly, as it may allow leaning on the system - possibly preventing more clients in for a continuation of decades."

"Great idea Dwain. In my succession planning work I come across some retiring Farmers who don't have family to pass their land or proceeds of Land/Farm to. They are likely to contribute some of their value to support the next generation in ag."

Those who said no:

"No, I would not. People have always been asked to build their own future. It is to some extent an individual pursuit Farming and as such, it should remain for individuals to succeed or fail at Farming."

There are 2 parts to Farming equity - the Farming business and the Land business. They need to understand the farm business implicitly first, and this is really a 20-year process. If they want to own Farm Land, start buying houses in town to build equity slowly."

Thanks to those who voted and replied. I usually reply to everyone but I couldn't to these. We will keep it going; vote below. Reply to dwaind@farmtender.com.au

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